Subjects of Examination

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C.I.E. (Certificado Inicial de Español)

Part 1: Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
- Test 1: Answer multiple choice questions about the contents of a informational text.
- Test 2: Candidates have to find information in a text.

Part 2: Written paper (50 minutes)
Write a simple and practical text (such as notes or a postcard).

Part 3: Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)
- Answer questions from a recorded conversation.

Part 4: Grammar and vocabulary (40 minutes)
- Relate sentences to the corresponding situations.
- Find words and expressions not related to the context of the text.
- Complete a text (multiple choice).

Part 5: Oral exam (10 minutes)
- A conversation with the examiners about a simple subject.

D.B.E (Diploma Básico de Español)

Part 1: Reading Comprehension (60 minutes)
- Answer 12 multiple choice questions about the contents of 4 texts.

Part 2: Written paper
- Write a letter
- Write an essay (150-200 words)

Part 3: Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)
- Answer 12 questions (multiple choice), based on 4 recordings.

Part 4: Grammar and vocabulary (60 minutes)
- Test 1: Fill in the blank spaces in a text (multiple choice).
- Test 2: Fill in the blank spaces in sentences.

Part 5: Oral exam
- A conversation with the examiners about a simple subject (10 to 15 minutes).

D.S.E. (Diploma Superior de Español)

Part 1: Reading Comprehension (60 minutes)
- Answer 9 multiple choice questions about the contents of 3 texts of max. 800 words).
- Relate texts

Part 2: Written paper
- Write a letter about NOT private issues
- Write an essay. (150-200 words)

Part 3: Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)
- Answer 16 questions (multiple choice) based on 4 recordings.

Part 4: Grammar and vocabulary (60 minutes)
- Test 1: Fill in the blank spaces in a text (multiple choice).
- Test 2: Fill in the blank spaces in sentences.
- Find five grammatical errors in a text

Part 5: Oral exam
- A conversation with the examiner

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